Dedication to the advancement of the University through exceptional service, commitment, and contributions.
Guy Burry, BA '82
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, WhiteHat Inc.
Owner, Tenth Power Group
As York's ultimate ambassador for the past 30 years, Guy Burry
(BA '82) has contributed to the University in a multitude of ways − as a tireless volunteer, a passionate fundraiser and as a philanthropist. A driving force behind the Chair's Cup Golf Tournament since its inception, Burry helped the University raise more than $5 million for graduate scholarships. Along with his family, Burry's prolific support over several decades has impacted students and researchers in dozens of programs and areas across the University. As a governor, Burry has made exceptional contributions to the development of the University's vision, applying his diverse educational and professional histories towards the overall betterment of York's post-secondary environment for students, both past and present. He has brought professional expertise and valuable, board-level experience from the financial services, software development, manufacturing, and environmentally compatible technology sectors. Having previously served York's growing alumni community from 2004 to 2012 as Chair of the York University Alumni Association (YUAA), Burry also has a deep understanding of the effect that alumni can have on the University. He currently divides his time among his duties as a member of York's Board of Governors, several corporate boards, his asset-consulting practice, and Chair and CEO of WhiteHat Inc., a Toronto-based IT security and business solutions firm.
